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Adopt a dog at distance

and you will save two lives!

Adopt a dog at distance

When you adopt a ROLDA dog at a distance, you are saving two lives, not just one. Every successful adoption and every new sponsor means another animal is rescued from the streets. Why adopt a former stray and not a purebreed dog…

In our many years of rescue, we can say with absolute conviction, stray dogs are unique and the product of their life experiences and individual character. Stray dogs are just as deserving and precious as any other dog. ROLDA carefully assesses every one of our dogs to understand their behaviour before promoting them for adoption. Regardless of breed or background, no dog (or any other animal) can come with a “guarantee”.
That said, we have had many hundreds of successful adoptions, in many countries internationally. Rescued dogs often prove to be even more loyal and more loving than any puppy purchased from a breeder.

Perhaps they understand they are one of the very few street dogs that ever get a second chance. Many of their pack are left to suffer and perish in the rubbish dumps and alleys. Read our testimonials for yourself on the hundreds of lifelong, loving relationships that have been made possible with your support. You may well be convinced you need a ROLDA dog for yourself (we knew that already!) And we have hundreds of healthy, socialized, deserving dogs waiting so patiently for you to find them.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the adoption procedure?

The first step is to complete the online adoption form. If you have any questions, please contact us either by email at rolda@rolda.org.uk or by telephone on 01615317797. Once you have completed the adoption form, our UK coordinator will be in contact. Complete our adoption form!

How much is the adoption fee?

The adoption fee for the UK is 150 GBP which covers vaccination, pet passport, microchipping and registration in the database, as well as a crucial health test before transportation. The adoption fee doesn't include transport costs. Please visit the Adoption page to find out more.

How are animals transported in the UK?

We use a UK company to transport our dogs to the UK. The company A2B Pet Transport is DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) approved. Their vans are heated, ventilated and air-conditioned to ensure the animals travel as comfortably as possible.

How do you assess someone before they adopt a dog?

ROLDA promote only sociable, healthy dogs via our website and we only agree to an adoption if we feel the person is ready to accept an ex-street dog. We also ensure that the dog they identify is the right temperament for them. After completing a pre-adoption application, all adopters receive a mandatory home check and they all sign an adoption contract. After receiving the dog, adopters remain in good communication with our trustworthy representatives from ROLDA international branches. These representatives often meet our dogs and their new families during various events that we organise.